Industrial Applications: Problem, Solution & Benefits

Water-powered pump is used to dispense fertilizers, disinfectants, chlorine, acids, soaps, pharmaceuticals & nutritional supplements in a wide range of settings. Internal components are exposed to a number of chemicals, and must resist corrosion & wear against stainless steel components within the pump.

RTP 100 Series polypropylene with PFPE.

• Excellent wear resistance
• Eliminates need for separate metal or plastic bearings
• Improved coefficient of friction in moving components
• Excellent chemical and corrosion resistance

Food conveyor rollers used in food processing equipment need to withstand constant movement & must be easy to clean to reduce risk of contamination. Material used in the rollers needs to be approved for food contact & have excellent wear resistance.

RTP 800 Series acetal with PTFE & silicone.

• Improved wear resistance
• Excellent lubricity
• FDA compliant
• Chemical resistance to cleaning solutions

Traditional metal pumps used in the food, dairy, chemical, medical and pharmaceutical industries face contamination issues, which create down-time for maintenance and high cleaning costs. Multiple material requirements include: wear resistance, maintaining low warpage and low creep at operating temperatures of 110°C (230°F), and low moisture absorption to minimize swelling.

RTP 1300 Series polyphenylene sulfide glass fiber reinforced compound with PTFE.

• Excellent chemical resistance
• No need for external lubricants
• FDA compliant polymers and ingredients

Due to extreme temperature changes (-40 0c to 80 0c) gears were creating excessive noise leading to warranty issues.

RTP 200 series and 800 series with glass fiber and PTFE.

• Noise reduction
• Low friction
• Improved wear resistance

Chemically resistant materials need to pump a wide variety of fluids over a wide temperature range including: espresso, water, pesticides, carbonated drinks, & alcohol. Application requires high wear materials but cannot utilize glass fiber.